Chris commented on rod's question: “Ditto.”
Chris asked the question: “In a Westminster derived democracy, such as we have in Australia, without a Bill of Rights or a US-style constitution, how can the rights of individuals, minorities, the territories and the states best be protected against the 'tyranny of the majority'?”
Chris commented on Sarah's question: “I agree 100% with what you write Teresa, but how is your post relevant to the question under discussion?”
Chris commented on ewen's question: “I agree with James. Completely off-topic. Sigh. This is why boards need moderators.”
Chris commented on Alexander's question: “Note that Alexander refers to 'local communities', while James refers to 'the community' having sections. This is why I asked my question, about 'Community' vs 'Society', and 'The Community' vs 'Communities'. Just as every community is made up of two or more persons, 'The Community' is made up of multiple 'communities'. One vibrant form of democracy is thus for 'The Community' to allow each 'community' to have total autonomy.”
Chris commented on Paul's question: “What nonsense. Apart from the fact that this not a question, as Alexander points out, one only has to look at countries where there is no effective government to see how absurd your statement is. If you think that countries with no proper government are such great places to live, then try living in Somalia, Southern Yemen or Honduras. I guarantee that if you did so, you would sing a different tune and be on the first plane out.”
Chris asked the question: “On his blog, Denis Moriarty, Group Managing Director, Our Community, recently wrote: "Though former British MP Margaret Thatcher once famously denied the very existence of community (well, she said "society", but I think that's what she meant), these days pretty much everyone is on the record as being in favour." Is there a crucial difference between "Society" and "Community"; and between "The Community" and "Communities"?”
